Daniel Rodriguez

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

"D-Rod"

7-463.6% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

United States

Birth

31/12/1986 (39)

Birthplace

Los Angeles

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

185.4 cm (6'1")

Biography

Daniel Rodriguez is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's Welterweight division. Turning professional in 2015 after overcoming a difficult youth, he earned his way into the UFC in 2020 following an appearance on Dana White's Contender Series. Over his career, Rodriguez has secured notable victories over contenders such as Mike Perry, Kevin Lee, and Li Jingliang.

WIN BREAKDOWN

11 total fights · 29% KO rate

KO/TKO2 (29%)
Submission0 (0%)
Decision5 (71%)

Fight history (11)

1 / 3
Win
vs Kevin HollandDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 — 19/07/2025
Win
vs Santiago PonzinibbioKO/TKO (R3)UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo — 03/05/2025
Win
vs Alex MoronoDecision - Split (R3)UFC Fight Night October 12 2024 — 12/10/2024
Loss
vs Kelvin GastelumDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC Fight Night June 22 2024 — 22/06/2024
Loss
vs Ian Machado GarryKO/TKO (R1)UFC Fight Night May 13 2023 — 13/05/2023

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